Job Description
Shape tomorrow's breakthroughs as a Futurist Innovation Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming foresight into market-leading strategies. Join our elite team in San Francisco where innovation meets impact.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to pioneer next-generation solutions. Your expertise will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term competitive advantage in an evolving digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and emerging market opportunities through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for board-level decision-making
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate future trends into actionable R&D priorities
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic signals affecting technological adoption trajectories
- Present quarterly future-state briefings to executive stakeholders and investment committees
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field with 7+ years experience
- Proven track record in technology foresight with published industry trend analyses
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and convergence patterns
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into compelling narratives
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on technology strategy and innovation portfolio
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred